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Friday, July 31, 2009

Another simple dinner. An overly stuffed zucchini. Mwhahahaha... That can also be a light supper. I had gotten a large long zucchini from the farmer's market over the weekend. When I buy produce, I usually don't have a clue as to what I'll be making with them. But I do stare at the endless selection to almost no end, trying to decide whether or not to purchase them. I think the vendors think I crazy.

I had vienna sausages, onion, and a lovely heirloom tomato. Mixed all that up to a good helping of panko crumbs after doing a quick saute of the sausage and onion. Baked in the oven for close to half an hour to give the top a crisp crust and the zucchini a nice roast. Delish!!! The tomato sauce on the plate is completely optional. I did that for decor. You can omit the sausage to make this a completely vegetarian dish or replace it with another vegetable.

Cut the zucchini in half and hallow out the middle with a spoon. Save the insides in a bowl and chop them in to bits.

In a skillet, saute the onions and sausage for a few minutes until the onions are translucent in a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Remove from the skillet and add it into the bowl of the zucchini bits. Mix in the panko crumbs and grated parmesan.

Take the zucchini boats and stuff them with as much of the mixture. Sprinkle more parmesan on top.

Place them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place some balled up foil on the sides to keep from the boats from falling over.

heehee...the farmers think that I'm weird too! (I'm a bit of a foodie maniac at farmers markets) This stuffed zucchini is truly spectacular. You are a master at making vienna sausages into a gourmet meal!

This looks so delicious...but I'm skeptical of the vienna sausages! I'm not a fan of those...would have to substitute. I never have any clue what I'm making with the stuff I pick up at the market either.

That is a seriously tasty meal. I love the sauce on the plate...it totally makes the visual! I think I'm gonna have to make some of these with all these crazy zucc's I'm beginning to see hanging around everywhere :D